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With a stay at Fairbanks Extended Stay in Fairbanks (College), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Fort Wainwright and Chena River. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from University of Alaska-Fairbanks and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Georgeson Botanical Garden. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area and barbecue grills. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9 AM. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 48-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.

NEWLY REMODELED for 2024/2025 season!!! New floors, new fireplaces, and new paint!!This chic townhome features over 2,000 square feet of modern minimalism. The entire home is your escape from reality, with 2 private parking places directly in front.Less than 15 minutes from Moose Mountain Ski resort and only 5 minutes from Fairbanks International Airport, this property is located on city power and water, so there is no fear of running out in the middle of the night!Smart features include electronic locks, doorbell cameras, and Nest thermostats. A huge foyer greets you (perfect for storing ski equipment) as you enter the property, which leads you to a giant open plan 1st floor. Here you will find a kitchen with all essential cooking materials (pots, pans, etc) as well as a Keurig, a Mr. Coffee and a toaster oven. In the living room is a full size couch, 2 recliners and a massive 70" TV. Adjacent to the dining room table is a breakfast bar.The real highlight of this home are the 2 expanded upstairs bedrooms. The Master bedroom has it's own bathroom (with a separate toilet room) and walk-in closet. The King Size bed has a memory foam Mattress. The Second Bedroom has TWO queen size memory foam beds as well as a couch. Each bedroom features a 55" Roku flat screen TV, a work-desk and a rolling office chair.In between the bedrooms lies a giant bathroom with a private toilet chamber, a giant shower-room as well as a built-in dry Sauna. There is no better way to melt away that Alaska cold than a sit in a sauna!If you are looking for a safe, WARM*, reliable home that is convenient to EVERYTHING (1 min from the freeway), you should DEFINITELY check us out! Our live (not "virtual") property manager is available 24/7 by phone, and lives less than 30 minutes away.* Please note, most homes in Fairbanks (including ours) do not have A/C as a feature, but we DO have large sliding glass windows, and vortex-style fans for each bedroom.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Adults only.About customRules:For security reasons, guests are prohibited from tampering with, disabling, modifying or altering our internet / wifi device..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 24.About events:No events allowed.

Explore the Golden Heart City from this perfectly located apartment right across from the airport! This spacious apartment will be a great home-base when traveling to Fairbanks whether for business or pleasure. We are located directly above a locally owned mechanic shop that operates Tuesday-Friday. There may be noise those days during regular business hours however there’s also an adorable shop dog (very friendly golden retriever named Henry) who makes up for it!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

Catch the northern lights from the hot tub at Star Base 🌠, a unique retro star-shaped 4BR in Fairbanks! This spacious home sleeps 8, with a game room, geodesic dome, and vintage design touches. Guests rave about aurora hot tub nights, comfy beds, spotless space, and location: private but only 12 minutes to downtown. From aurora viewing on the balcony to family game nights in the game room, consider Star Base your mission control for an out-of-this-world Alaskan experience!THE SPACEWelcome to Star Base, a one-of-a-kind Fairbanks home that blends retro midcentury modern design with all the comforts today’s travelers crave. Built in the 1960s by architect Roger Cotting, Star Base's footprint takes the shape of a star, offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and space for up to 8 guests: perfect for families, groups, or aurora chasers. Star Base is more than a stay: it’s an experience. This home is filled with retro character, modern updates, and thoughtful touches that guests consistently rave about.Guests love:✨ Soaking under the northern lights in the hot tub🎮 Vintage game room fun for kids and adults🔥 Fireplace and cozy nooks for winter nights🛌 Ultra-comfy beds with blackout curtains🌌 Secluded, tree-lined lot just 12 min from downtown🌟 Spacious yet quirky layout — perfect for groupsAt its heart is the kitchen with multiple wings swooping outward and notably featuring a retro sunken living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light, and warm, earthy materials that echo Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired design. Guests love how it feels both expansive and intimate: gather around the fireplace, play games on geometric midcentury West Elm and Crate & Barrel designer furnishings, or simply watch the northern lights dance across the sky from the comfort of the sofa.The rest of the home is designed for connection and play:👉 A fully stocked kitchen and dining area ready for home-cooked meals 👉 A retro game room with vintage arcade consoles, records, games and puzzles for all ages 🎮👉 A dedicated office nook with fast Wi-Fi for workcations or streaming ✨👉 Four stylish bedrooms with memory foam mattresses, blackout curtains, and cozy linens 🛌Step outside and the magic of Alaska unfolds: a private hot tub under the stars, an aurora-viewing geodesic dome, and a tree-lined yard where moose often wander. Guests frequently call this the highlight of their trip: the perfect blend of privacy and proximity.✨ Why Guests Love Star Base“Aurora from the hot tub: bucket list!”“Kids loved the vintage game room”“Beds were ultra-comfy, slept like a dream”“Felt private, but still so close to town”📍 Location, Location🌟 4 minutes from the University of Alaska Fairbanks🌟 9 minutes from Fairbanks International Airport🌟 11 minutes from Fairbanks Memorial Hospital🌟 12 minutes from Downtown Fairbanks 🌟 28 minutes from North Pole and Santa’s Workshop🌟 70 minutes from Chena Hot Springs🌟 120 minutes from Denali National Park⚡ Know Before You Book🧻 Bathrooms: The home has 2 full bathrooms, one with a tub/shower combo and the other with a shower only. Both have been recently refreshed.💧Water: Our home is on a well. We recently invested $25,000 in a top-to-bottom system upgrade — the water is safe, odorless, and delicious. A filtered reverse-osmosis tap is provided in the kitchen for drinking water.🌡️Climate: Like most Alaska homes, there is no central AC. Summers are mild and fans are provided in each room. In winter, the fireplaces and the heating system keep the house toasty warm (guests even note how cozy it feels at –40°F).🏡 Neighborhood: Star Base feels private on 1.7 acres and is surrounded by trees, but it is part of a quiet residential area. 🌠 Aurora: While many guests have seen the northern lights from the hot tub or balcony, it’s a natural wonder and cannot be guaranteed.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.